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NEW ORLEANS — Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Saturday, June 28, at 11 am at the Port of New Orleans. The American-made Service Operations Vessel (SOV) was built by more than 500 Louisianans and… Read More
Under the National Power Development Plan for the period 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, the Party and State have set a target of installing 6 to 17 GW of offshore wind power units between 2030 and 2035. A number of domestic and international organisations have conducted preliminary studies on Viet Nam’s offshore wind potential…. Read More
Despite best efforts of Trump and other foes, projects remain remarkably resilient and on track to deliver planet-sparing clean energy IS IT POSSIBLE that the predictions of the death of offshore wind power – one of our single best tools in the fight against climate change – were greatly exaggerated? While fossil fuel lobbyists and wealthy… Read More
Bernhard Schulte Offshore announces the delivery of its latest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) from Ulstein Verft in Norway. The newbuilding, which was christened ‘Windea Curie’ on 26 June, is now being deployed for the charterer TenneT, a leading offshore transmission system operator in the European Union, to support its offshore grid connection facilities in the North Sea. “Our… Read More
Offshore consent has been secured for a 2GW wind farm off the north Scottish coast in a major milestone for the multi-billion pound project. The West of Orkney Wind Farm has now received both onshore and offshore approval after ministers today gave the green light for its continuation. Developed by Corio Generation, TotalEnergies and Renewables… Read More
𝗔 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 Last week we celebrated the christening of the Boreas, the world’s largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel. We look back on a festive day with perfect weather conditions. Moored in the city centre of Rotterdam, the magnificent vessel drew a lot of attention. The Boreas… Read More
The offshore wind sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the fore-front stands Hornsea 3 – the world’s single largest wind farm currently under construction. With a planned capacity of 2.9 GW, this project is more than just another milestone for Ørsted; it represents a defining moment in the renewable energy transition. As part… Read More
This offshore wind news compilation highlights project updates offshore Scotland, Wales, England and France. Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm has received approval for its consent application from Aberdeenshire Council in eastern Scotland. So, planning permission has now been granted in principle for the onshore infrastructure, including underground cabling and a substation. A separate offshore consent… Read More
Forty-four percent of American adults now say that offshore wind should be expanded, down from 59 percent in 2022, the survey found. Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new poll, driven by a softening in support from Democrats… Read More
The Trump administration has warned the UK government about security risks as Mingyang Smart Energy plans to build a factory in Scotland to manufacture wind turbines for North Sea offshore wind farms, according to a report by the Financial Times, citing a US official. A Chinese analyst has commented on the news, saying the talks… Read More
President Donald Trump blasted green tax breaks and windmills in a rant about his signature budget package moving through Congress, tacking onto his longstanding criticism of the turbines even as they have become an increasingly cost-effective form of energy. Key Facts Trump said in a Truth Social post he “HATED” green tax credits in the… Read More
The Crown Estate has awarded seabed rights to Equinor and Gwynt Glas to develop two 1500MW floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea. Gwynt Glas is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables UK and ESB. The Crown Estate selected the winners after the conclusion of the fifth round of the UK’s offshore wind leasing… Read More
The burgeoning offshore wind industry in the United States is facing significant headwinds as the Trump administration moves to dismantle policies that previously encouraged its growth, leaving a trail of stalled projects and heightened uncertainty. What was once heralded as a key pillar of America’s green energy future under President Joe Biden is now experiencing… Read More
The Japanese government plans to improve terms and cut costs for offshore wind developers to advance the country’s clean energy goals. Japan is working to meet its 2040 offshore wind plan target. This plan aims to reduce the nation’s pollution output and enhance national security by using clean energy. As Reuters reported, multiple plans for offshore… Read More
Following the successful showcase of our semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Mighty Servant 1, which displayed TenneT‘s impressive DolWin epsilon platform on deck, and the recent collaboration of our oceangoing tugs BOKA Sweeper, BOKA Keeper, BOKA Striker and Princess with regard to the tow-out and installation of the platform, another distinguished member of our fleet is… Read More